For patients & caregivers

Know what to expect.
Know who to ask.

Your dentist provides the dental treatment.
Your anesthesia clinician looks after your anesthesia care.

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Calm, comfortable dental care.

For anxious patients, a strong gag reflex, needle fear or a long procedure: what anesthesia with Aspire in your dentist’s office is like.

Aspire Anesthesia

Dental sedation and general anesthesia in your dentist’s office

What to expect

Before, during, and after.

Before

Your health information and planned dental treatment are reviewed before your care is confirmed. Your team explains the next steps and preparation instructions.

During

Your anesthesia clinician remains focused on your anesthesia care while your dentist provides the dental treatment.

After

Your recovery is assessed before you leave, with instructions and support arrangements for your care.

Dr. Giesberg holding a smiling toddler beside the dental chair
ChildrenPediatric-sized equipment and a plan made for your child.
Dr. Giesberg with an older adult patient, both smiling
AdultsCare planned around your health, medications and comfort.
A girl in the dental chair giving a thumbs-up with her mother and Dr. Giesberg
FamiliesParents and caregivers stay informed before, during and after.

During your care

Someone is watching.
Someone is responding.

Your anesthesia clinician watches your breathing and how your body responds, and adjusts care when needed. Your dentist focuses on the dental treatment.

Dr. Konstantina S. Giesberg, founder and Medical Director of Aspire Anesthesia

The person behind Aspire

Meet Dr. Giesberg.

Konstantina S. Giesberg, DDS, DADBA

Founder & Medical Director
Board-Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist

Dr. Giesberg leads Aspire with a focus on clear communication and coordinated care. There should be room to ask questions and understand what comes next.

Your care team will confirm the anesthesia clinician for your appointment and whom to contact about preparation.

More about Dr. Giesberg →

Experiences of care

In their own words.

Lauren

Patient · Albany, NY · Name changed for privacy

“The anesthesia part has been without any hiccups.”

Lauren’s experience
“It’s been amazing. It’s really helped comfort-wise, being nervous before the procedures, but also how I feel after.”

Lauren

Patient · Albany, NY · Name changed for privacy

“They were communicative from the start and at every step after.”

A. Perez · Patient review

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I had a wonderful experience with the Aspire team. They were communicative from the start and at every step after. I needed a small dental procedure done but I was talked/explained through it with the same care as if I was having a procedure done in the hospital.

Patient review
“Dr. Giesberg took her time and encouraged me to ask all my questions.”

M. Nadley · Patient review

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She called me the day before to review my patient history. I often feel rushed by medical professionals, but Dr. Giesberg took her time and encouraged me to ask all my questions.

Patient review
“I was able to reach her with any questions or concerns expeditiously.”

Cassandra · Patient review

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I was really happy with the exceptional service and treatment that I received from Aspire Anesthesia. Dr Giesberg was excellent in terms of my preparation, delivery of information, and sensitivity to my needs. I was able to reach her with any questions or concerns expeditiously.

Patient review

Preparing for your appointment

Your instructions.
Your care team.

Follow the preparation instructions provided specifically for you. General website information does not replace your care team’s advice.

Before the day

If you have not received instructions about food, drink, or medicines, contact your care team. Do not guess or change medicines based on general website information.

Plan your support

Confirm the travel, escort, and support arrangements needed for your appointment.

Keep your team informed

Let your care team know if your health, medicines, or circumstances change, and ask whom to contact before and after treatment.

Patient resources

A little more support,
if you need it.

Easy Read information, caregiver guidance, a printable question checklist, and explanations of words you may hear.

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Questions?

Know who to ask.

An upcoming Aspire appointment

Contact Aspire or use the contact details in your preparation instructions. Please do not send patient records through a general website inquiry.

Contact AspireCall (646) 770-3883

Considering dental treatment

Talk with your Anesthesia Team about whether anesthesia support may be appropriate for your treatment. Your individual care requires clinical review.

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